The Salmon Trout. 



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THE SALMON TKOUT, (Sdkno Trutta,) 



ALSO called the Bull Trout, or Sea Trout, is thicker in 

 the body than the common trout, and weighs about 

 three pounds ; it has a large smooth head, which, as 

 well as the back, is of a bluish tint, with a green gloss ; 

 the sides are marked with numerous black spots, and 

 the tail is broadest at the end. It is said that in the 

 beginning of summer the flesh of this fish reddens, and 

 remains this colour till the month of August ; which is 

 very probably owing to their being on the point of 

 spawning. Like the salmon, this fish inhabits the sea ; 

 but in the months of November and December it enters 

 the rivers, in order to deposit its roe ; and consequently, 

 in the spawning season, it is occasionally found in lakes 

 and streams, at a great distance from the sea. It is very 

 delicate, and much esteemed on our tables. Some people 

 prefer this fish to salmon ; but they are both apt to 

 cause illness when eaten in too great a quantity. 



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